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Is Southaven, Mississippi Safe?

Population 57,819 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Southaven has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 264.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,830 per 100K.

Southaven Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouthavenMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate394.6309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2247.21996.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate301.0--268.2
Theft Rate1830.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate523.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

264.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

395/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2247/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Southaven

Violent crime in Southaven is close to the national average. The rate of 394.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2247.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,830 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 301 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Southaven Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault301
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery95
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,830
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft523
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Southaven Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southaven
394.6
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southaven
2247.2
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Southaven Safety

Is Southaven safe?
Not especially. Southaven earns a D with a crime rate of 264.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Southaven?
264.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 394.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2247.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Southaven safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Southaven's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,830 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Southaven?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Southaven generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Southaven police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Southaven?
No. Crime in Southaven has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Southaven compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Southaven ranks behind about 79% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Southaven to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Southaven?
Bad. A D grade and 264.2 per-thousand rate put Southaven below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 395 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Southaven?
394.6 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (301), robbery (95), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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